Why do we call our popular line of wine refrigerators Silent Wine Refrigerators?
Because of thermoelectric technology. Since our units are built with a thermoelectric cooling system instead of a typical compressor, the result is what we like to refer to as “pin-drop quiet performance.” Rather than having a loud compressor, thermoelectric semiconductors reduce noise and vibration, two powerful enemies of wine. Noise and vibration interfere with the biochemical process of wine maturation and are often fatal to the best wines.

What is thermoelectricity?
Scientifically speaking, thermoelectricity is a phenomena in which an electric potential creates a temperature difference. Our thermoelectric wine refrigerators consist of a semiconductor and heat sink. Once the electricity is passed through the semiconductor, there is movement between the molecules of the materials used for the semiconductor. This will begin to create the cold and hot temperatures necessary to keep wine at proper storage temperatures. One side of the semiconductor will be hot and the other side will be cold. Fans are used to move the cold air through the unit and push out hot air out through the vents in the back.

Bonus! Thermoelectric Wine Refrigerators are energy-efficient and eco-friendly.
Thermoelectric wine refrigerators are more energy-efficient than your average refrigerator simply because there are no moving parts, and the smaller cooling capacity requires less energy to cool. They are also environmentally friendly, as no CFC-, HCFC-, or HFC-type refrigerants are involved in the cooling process. And when your unit finishes its lifecycle and needs to be disposed of, it has no toxic chemicals that may harm the water, air, or ground.

Where should you place a Silent Wine Refrigerator?
Since thermoelectric cooling is very quiet, it is ideal for kitchens, living areas, and offices. While thermoelectric cooling offers many benefits, the cooling performance of thermoelectric units tends to strongly correlate to the environment in which the units are located. That being said the external ambient temperature (or, the temperature of the room the unit resides in) should not have extreme fluctuations. The unit’s overall performance is generally linked to the outside temperature. In light of the above, it is helpful to note that thermoelectric wine refrigerators are designed for use in a “room temperature” environment.

Do you own a Wine Enthusiast Silent Wine Refrigerator? Where do you keep it? And what wines do you store in it? Leave us a comment!

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